Fast Company &gt; Tech https://fastcompany.co.za/tech/ Fast Company &gt; Tech RSS Feed en-za 2026 Mansueto Ventures LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. 5 hourly 1 /_next/static/media/fc_logo.7402427f.svg Fast Company &gt; Tech https://fastcompany.co.za/tech/ Read Fast Company &gt; Tech <![CDATA[Apple at 50]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-23-apple-at-50/ 50 years of Apple

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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-23-apple-at-50/ <![CDATA[Famous. ai shows why the first version is always the right version]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/famous-ai-shows-why-the-first-version-is-always-the-right-version/ In ecommerce, the entrepreneurs winning are not the most prepared. They are the fastest to launch.

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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:25:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/famous-ai-shows-why-the-first-version-is-always-the-right-version/ <![CDATA[Meet the new Apple CEO]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-21-tim-cook-steps-down-as-apple-ceo-meet-the-new-chief/ Ternus will leave his role as Apple’s senior VP of hardware engineering; Cook will become executive chairman.

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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:57:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-21-tim-cook-steps-down-as-apple-ceo-meet-the-new-chief/ <![CDATA[The Future of Design and AI according to Samsung]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-20-the-future-of-design-and-ai-according-to-samsung/ We need humanity more than ever to direct AI in the right direction, both creatively and then ethically.’ —Mauro Porcini, chief design officer Samsung

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]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:42:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-20-the-future-of-design-and-ai-according-to-samsung/ <![CDATA[Most Innovative Companies 2026]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-18-most-innovative-companies-2026/ Most Innovative Companies

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]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:08:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-18-most-innovative-companies-2026/ <![CDATA[Meta is building out a “photorealistic, AI-powered 3D” version of Mark Zuckerberg - reports]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-14-meta-is-building-out-a-photorealistic-ai-powered-3d-version-of-mark-zuckerberg-reports/ The ‘photorealistic’ AI version of its CEO will directly interact with employees.

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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:54:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-14-meta-is-building-out-a-photorealistic-ai-powered-3d-version-of-mark-zuckerberg-reports/ <![CDATA[Elon Musk vs Sam Altman (OpenAI): A battle that matters for SA]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-13-ai-war-between-elon-musk-and-sam-altman-matters-for-sa-ai-policy/ AI war between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

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]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:31:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-13-ai-war-between-elon-musk-and-sam-altman-matters-for-sa-ai-policy/ <![CDATA[A project to map and scan the world is under way]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-12-inside-an-audacious-goal-to-map-and-scan-the-world-for-the-future/ The company behind ‘Pokémon Go’ is now creating an AI- and robot-ready 3D model of everything around us.

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]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:27:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-12-inside-an-audacious-goal-to-map-and-scan-the-world-for-the-future/ <![CDATA[The unofficial comeback of the iPod]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-10-ipod-is-making-an-unofficial-comeback/ iPod’s appeal is that it’s easy for hobbyists to tinker with them.

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]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:36:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-10-ipod-is-making-an-unofficial-comeback/ <![CDATA[What happened to GoPro?]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-09-gopro-is-in-trouble-what-happened/ After years of missed bets and shrinking relevance, the once high-flying camera company is cutting staff, losing money, and nearing a potential delisting.

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]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:17:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-09-gopro-is-in-trouble-what-happened/ <![CDATA[The Danger of replacing humans with AI in key decision making]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-08-the-danger-of-replacing-humans-with-ai-in-key-decision-making/ The cost of hollowing out human accountability.

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]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:29:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-04-08-the-danger-of-replacing-humans-with-ai-in-key-decision-making/ <![CDATA[Unlocking the code: Why functional genomics is the foundation of personalised longevity]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/unlocking-the-code-why-functional-genomics-is-the-foundation-of-personalised-longevity/ Discover how functional genomics underpins personalised health in the quest for longevity.

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]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:56:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/unlocking-the-code-why-functional-genomics-is-the-foundation-of-personalised-longevity/ <![CDATA[Twitter at 20: How a Public Forum lost its Mojo]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-20-twitter-at-20-how-a-public-forum-lost-its-mojo/ What began as a real-time public forum now functions as a data engine and megaphone for Elon Musk.

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:12:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-20-twitter-at-20-how-a-public-forum-lost-its-mojo/ <![CDATA[The Future of Cars in the AI era]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-18-the-future-of-cars-in-the-ai-era/ We’re inching ever closer to K.I.T.T. from ‘Knight Rider.’

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]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:13:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-18-the-future-of-cars-in-the-ai-era/ <![CDATA[Grammarly is being sued for mimmicking experts without consent]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-17-grammarly-is-being-sued-for-mimmicking-experts-without-consent/ Grammarly’s new ‘Expert Review’ feature generated editing tips attributed to well-known writers and journalists.

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]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:57:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-17-grammarly-is-being-sued-for-mimmicking-experts-without-consent/ <![CDATA[This foldable phone is winning the Crease Wars]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-13-this-foldable-phone-is-winning-the-crease-wars/ Oppo’s Find N6 isn’t fully creaseless, but it’s close.

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-13-this-foldable-phone-is-winning-the-crease-wars/ <![CDATA[Google just redesigned Maps to keep your eyes on the road, not your screen]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-12-google-just-redesigned-maps-to-keep-your-eyes-on-the-road-not-your-screen/ Turn-by-turn directions are going 3D, in a big new design update powered largely by AI.

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:47:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-12-google-just-redesigned-maps-to-keep-your-eyes-on-the-road-not-your-screen/ <![CDATA[Macbook Neo Review]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-11-macbook-neo-review-fun-and-productivity-on-a-budget/ Apple’s long-awaited laptop is even cheaper than the pundits expected, and still feels like a Mac.

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]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:04:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-11-macbook-neo-review-fun-and-productivity-on-a-budget/ <![CDATA[Two Decisions that could reshape Film: From Showmax to AI Studios]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-09-inside-the-film-industry-evolution-powered-by-tech/ Two developments—seemingly unrelated—have emerged from opposite sides of the global streaming landscape. The first involves the French media giant Canal+ and its decision to close down Showmax. The second concerns Netflix...

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:44:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-09-inside-the-film-industry-evolution-powered-by-tech/ <![CDATA[This new Apple product hust established Apple as affordable]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-09-this-new-apple-product-establishes-the-brand-as-affordable/ It’s a new era for Apple, one that actually started 20 years ago.

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:45:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-09-this-new-apple-product-establishes-the-brand-as-affordable/ <![CDATA[Inside the aquisition of the Ben Affleck's AI company by Netflix]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-08-inside-the-acquisition-of-the-ben-afflecks-ai-company-by-netflix/ The streamer has acquired InterPositive, a company specializing in AI tools for filmmakers.

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]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:20:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-08-inside-the-acquisition-of-the-ben-afflecks-ai-company-by-netflix/ <![CDATA[BYD just developed a battery that competes with gas engines]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-06-byd-just-developed-a-battery-that-competes-with-gas-engines/ The Chinese carmaker’s new batteries feature a 5-minute charge and 621-mile range, plus a 620,000-mile lifespan and lower prices.

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]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:42:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-06-byd-just-developed-a-battery-that-competes-with-gas-engines/ <![CDATA[This App Just Shot to #1 — After a Public Fight With the Pentagon]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-04-this-app-just-became-number-after-fighting-with-the-pentagon/ After refusing to let its AI be used for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, Anthropic has seen a surge in app downloads and paid subscriptions.

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]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:20:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-04-this-app-just-became-number-after-fighting-with-the-pentagon/ <![CDATA[Meet DaraAI- The cloned version of the Uber CEO]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-03-meet-daraai-the-cloned-version-of-the-uber-ceo/ Employees at the company say they created an engineered version of their boss that they can test-run ideas in front of, Khosrowshahi said.

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]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:18:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/business/2026-03-03-meet-daraai-the-cloned-version-of-the-uber-ceo/ <![CDATA[When Silicon Valley Went to War]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-02-when-silicon-valley-went-to-war/ It’s now an open secret that some leading technology companies do business with the US Military.

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:55:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-03-02-when-silicon-valley-went-to-war/ <![CDATA[The data-backed results that prove ACHNET’s AI agent outpaces traditional talent selection methods]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-27-the-data-backed-results-that-prove-achnets-ai-agent-outpaces-traditional-talent-selection-methods/ Discover how ACHNET’s AI agent, iJupiter™, is reshaping the talent selection landscape, leaving traditional methods behind and delivering faster, more efficient hiring processes.

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:33:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-27-the-data-backed-results-that-prove-achnets-ai-agent-outpaces-traditional-talent-selection-methods/ <![CDATA[Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 series: The most intuitive Galaxy AI phone yet]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-26-samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-the-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yet/ Explore how the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is set to transform your smartphone experience with advanced AI features designed to streamline your daily tasks and enhance productivity.

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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:24:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-26-samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-the-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yet/ <![CDATA[Will London embrace robotaxis? Black cab drivers voice their scepticism]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-26-will-london-embrace-robotaxis-black-cab-drivers-voice-their-scepticism/ Discover how the Ford Mustang Mach-E navigates London's congested streets as the U.K. prepares for robotaxi trials, and learn why black cab drivers remain sceptical about this technological shift.

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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-26-will-london-embrace-robotaxis-black-cab-drivers-voice-their-scepticism/ <![CDATA[A look at some of the best smartphones of 2026, when it comes to exceptional battery life]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-25-a-look-at-some-of-the-best-smartphones-of-2026-when-it-comes-to-exceptional-battery-life/ Here are the top 2026 smartphones with unmatched battery life, featuring the Nothing Phone (3) Pro’s 38 hours, Oppo Find X9 Pro’s 2-4 days, and Blackview Oscal Tank 1’s 67 hours, as silicon-carbon technology revolutionises power management.

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]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-25-a-look-at-some-of-the-best-smartphones-of-2026-when-it-comes-to-exceptional-battery-life/ <![CDATA[Meet the engineers transforming Epstein's documents into accessible data]]> https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-24-meet-the-engineers-transforming-epsteins-documents-into-accessible-data/ Discover how a dedicated team of engineers is transforming the Epstein files into accessible tools for the public, revealing connections and insights that challenge our understanding of power and accountability.

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]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://fastcompany.co.za/fast-company/tech/2026-02-24-meet-the-engineers-transforming-epsteins-documents-into-accessible-data/